In the 1980’s, doctors could only save 1 in 10 babies born weighing 2 pounds or less. Today, doctors can save 9 in 10 babies.
- 25% of babies born at 25 weeks or fewer may be severely disabled.
- 50% will
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Standard of Proof in School Suspension/Expulsion Hearings
When a student is suspended or expelled from school, there are certain procedures that the school must follow in order to protect the student’s due process rights. The student will be allowed to have a suspension/expulsion hearing (in most circumstances) … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Special Education Students and the Bullying Law
The Massachusetts Anti-Bullying law offers additional protections for students with disabilities because they are more susceptible to being “targets” of bullying. The law has two requirements for students with disabilities, both of which must occur simultaneously: (1) there must be … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: An App Meant to Prevent Bullying
Cyber-bullying not only happens on the internet through social media websites or chat rooms, but it also happens through cell phones, either in the form of text messages or phone calls. There is now an App meant to protect children … Read more »
Attorney Andra Hutchins Will Speak on Student Privacy Issues October 4, 2011
KCL’s partner Andra Hutchins will speak on student privacy issues at an upcoming seminar put on by the National Business Institute. Attorney Hutchins will join two other local education law attorneys to discuss hot topic issues regarding student privacy in … Read more »
Partner Andrew Hyams Testified on the Proposed Board of Registration of Medicine Regulations
On September 21, 2011, partner Andrew Hyams testified on the proposed Board of Registration of Medicine Regulations. He testified that the Board’s proposed amendments would undermine physician licensure rights in several respects.
To read his testimony, click here.… Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: School Discipline and Special Education Students
If any student violates the school handbook, the school can suspend that student accordingly. However, when a Special Education student on an IEP gets into trouble and is suspended from school, there are procedures in place that the school must … Read more »
Partner Andrew Hyams Appointed Chairperson of the Business Law and Employment Law Practice Group
Congratulations to Partner Andrew Hyams who was recently appointed Chairperson of the Business Law and Employment Law Practice Group at KCL!… Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Who has Access to Student Records?
Many parents wonder who can access their child’s school records. This is regulated by both federal law and state law. Under federal law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulates all issues regarding student records. Under state law, … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Who Attends a Team Meeting?
As the 2011-2012 school year approaches, it is time to start thinking about your child’s educational needs. If you are just starting the special education process and have been contemplating an uation or you are further along in the process, … Read more »